On Fri, 25 Oct 1996, Robert Bowman wrote:
While I agree in theory with the MLPA concept, the only "headache" it truly alleviates is that of getting any contract signed. It doesn't mystically configure the direct peering or the peering through the routing arbiter. -snip- A centralized database, wherein all contacts from an ISP/NSP are kept (new peering contacts, admin, techie, etc) along with current peering policy seems like something that would have alleviated hundreds of hours for me.. Maybe the tooth fairy will deliver it someday..
My MUP (multilateral universal peering) concept is a bit different from the MLPA. I am including a software change that *does* establish peering thru the route arbiters between all signatories as well as the contact/informational database you seek. Best Regards, Robert Laughlin ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- DataXchange sales: 800-863-1550 http://www.dx.net Network Operations Center: 703-903-7412 -or- 888-903-7412 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------